Women's pay and participation in the Queensland workforce

Work and Strife in Paradise: the History of Labour Relations in Queensland 1859 to 2009

Year Published

2009

Place of publication

Australia

Publisher

The Federation Press

Abstract

This chapter reflects on women's experiences of work in Queensland in the nineteenth century, major changes in the twentieth century and the picture of women's work at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It examines the interplay between women's role in family care and in participation in paid work. State regulation and social attitudes have viewed women's work differently from men's work. The chapter charts major developments in relevant legislation and practices. Women's participation in the Queensland labour market has increased and many discriminatory practices have been removed. However, gender segregation and lower pay remain features of employment.

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Published

Yes

Chapter Number

9

Page from

146

Page to

162

ISBN

9781862877535

Date Accessioned

2010-02-08

Language

en_AU

Research Centre

Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing

Faculty

Griffith Business School

Subject

Australian History (excl Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History)